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The Illogical Extremes of Being a Promotional CD Reviewer

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Simon Sweetman
Aug 28, 2022
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One of my first long-term reviewing gigs was as the in-house scribe for the music store chain, The CD Store. I worked there for a few years, managing a couple of stores – and when they started closing down stores I had a chance for a few months to work as a promotional reviewer. I’d create the copy for a wee monthly counter magazine we’d make – advertor…

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